First

Wow. What a day! Back to school I went...and not to learn this time, but to teach. It was a first day like I've never had before. I left and drove the 20 miles to Floresville while it was still dark outside, and while the rains were pouring down from Tropical storm Whatever-Her-Name-Is. With a mixture of nervous, scared, and excited emotions, I opened the doors to the middle school and was greeted by some of the nicest people I think I'll ever work with. I was in and out of the classroom all day, so luckily there was a sub already lined up to watch the classes after I basically introduced myself and left! I quickly became so overwhelmed with all of the things that need to be done: decorating, planning, familiarizing with new systems, etc. 4th period rolls around and we lose power for 2 hours! They brought us lunch on rolly carts because the cafeteria was too dark, as were the hallways for getting to the cafeteria. The kids were restless, it was hot, I was tired (already!) and still needing to do more "administrative" work before actually beginning with them! 2 weeks they have already been in school and I feel so behind! I met my mentor who is going to be such a big help! She is a veteran (yay!) and knows her stuff up and down. I am glad that she is there to answer my (stupid) questions. So here I sit, exhausted, ready for bed, but making myself think ahead to what I can get done now that will allow for more sleep in the morning (i.e. setting the coffee pot, laying out my clothes, deciding on lunch). And, you might think, feeling very positive that tomorrow will be a much better day. Wrong. I couldn't imagine a better day than the one I had today. Ok, so maybe without the electricity snags, blisters from my wedges, overwhelming sense of squeezing 2 weeks into 8 hours, and flat hair from humidity. I just feel so blessed. I know God's ordained my steps and has me in the exact spot where I should be so that He can use me. And the first day of that was filled with such an amazing feeling of following Him in obedience that I can't imagine anything better, but I know it will continue to get better. So for now, must sleep and spend time with husband. Can't wait to update on how God decides to move at FMS.